Players to watch in the Mountain Valley Conference

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Let’s take a look at some standout players to watch in the Mountain Valley Conference 6A coming into the 2020-21 season. </span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jackson Lowery (2021 West Salem) - Lowery’s future might continue on the gridiron but don’t underestimate his ability on the hardwood. Lowery stands at 6’4 and brings length to the defensive end by racking up steals and blocks. He has a solid three-point shot and a good eye for the corner 3. Last season, Lowery was the only other Junior to reach the first-team all-league in the Mountain Valley. His drive and competitiveness will move the Titans up in the standings. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alec Dyson (2021 West Salem) - Dyson also provides length with his 6’4 frame as a pickpocket master, he has the innate ability to rack up defensive steals. When he gets a steal, Dyson has no problem leading the Titans on a fast break or finishing at the rim himself. He provides good spacing while under pressure as he can create the open three without an issue. Dyson will look to improve his second team finish from a season ago.  </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="855928" first="Nick" last="Zuro"] (2021 South Salem) - A player that will provide a great problem for other teams in the Mountain Valley is [player_tooltip player_id="855928" first="Nick" last="Zuro"]. Standing at 6’7 the athletic Zuro really holds down the paint on both ends of the floor. He has a great ability to block shots and protect the rim. While on offense, he uses his post moves to finish with a bucket. Zuro also can comfortably hit the elbow jumper and three-pointer when needed. The Saxons lost some key players from last year but Zuro will fill that void and help them remain atop league standings. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="857342" first="Dallon" last="Morgan"] (2022 Sprague) - Representing the Sprague Olympians on this list is [player_tooltip player_id="857342" first="Dallon" last="Morgan"]. With a lengthy 6’10 frame, Morgan has no problem blocking shots and getting rebounds. He has a soft touch around the rim and a deep range to knock down threes that pairs nicely with the ability to provide some rim roaring dunks to get the Sprague fanbase excited. Morgan will look to improve on last season and elevate the Olympians in their league standings. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">[player_tooltip player_id="964539" first="Julian" last="Mora"] (2022 Summit) - The old saying of “Its not how big you are, its how big you play”, applies perfectly to [player_tooltip player_id="964539" first="Julian" last="Mora"]. Mora stands at six feet with a lean frame but has no fear and consistently attacks the rim. He loves to push the ball up the court and finish with a layup or dish it to one of his teammates. The way Mora comes off screens and knocks down threes consistently puts a strain on the opponent’s defense. Earning an honorable mention selection in his freshman season Mora and his teammates will look to summit the league next season. </span></p>